A COMPETITION has been launched to find the most innovative and exciting small and medium sized businesses in Yorkshire and the Humber.

The Business is GREAT campaign and BT Business have teamed up to launch the GREAT Faces of British Business.

The competition has been designed to champion businesses and to showcase the Government’s growth support for small firms and businesses in York are being encouraged to take part.

By entering the GREAT Faces of British Business entrants will be in with the chance of being crowned their regional champion, with the winners shortlisted for the national competition.

To enter, all eligible businesses must state why they deserve to be named as the GREATest small business in their community. For terms and conditions and the entry form please visit http://www.greatbusiness.gov.uk/competition

Business Minister Matthew Hancock said: "Small businesses have been the driving force of our economic recovery. This is a top opportunity to celebrate the enormous contribution they make to villages, towns and cities across Great Britain.

"I am committed to fostering this entrepreneurial spirit and making sure that Britain is the best place in the world to start and grow a business."